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Teenager raises £2k for charity that has saved his cousin’s life ‘countless times’

Monday, June 17, 2024Monday, June 17, 2024

A 14-year-old rugby player has raised more than £2,000 for a charity close to his heart after tackling a gruelling 107-mile (172km) cycle ride.

Senedd Member stripped of Conservative frontbench role

Monday, June 17, 2024Monday, June 17, 2024

South Wales East Senedd Member Laura Anne Jones has been removed from the Welsh Conservatives’ shadow cabinet while a police investigation into expenses claims takes place.

Why Caerphilly’s new swimming pool won’t have a deep end

Monday, June 17, 2024Monday, June 17, 2024

The lack of a deep end in the pool of Caerphilly’s planned new leisure centre has been defended by the leader of the council, following criticism from the county’s competitive swimming team.

Cricket catch-up: Weather disrupts play as borough sides struggle

Monday, June 17, 2024Monday, June 17, 2024

It was tough going for Caerphilly-based clubs this weekend as rain halted play and conditions were difficult.

Caerphilly bustling with visitors and bursting with Pride

Sunday, June 16, 2024Sunday, June 16, 2024

The rain held off long enough to not stop the party at Caerphilly’s second Pride event, held on Saturday June 15.

Ex-MP, councillor, and mountain rescuer recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Friday, June 14, 2024Friday, June 14, 2024

Former Caerphilly MP Wayne David, Blackwood councillor Kevin Etheridge, and mountain rescuer Penelope Brockman have all been recognised.

General election husting events announced

Friday, June 14, 2024Friday, June 14, 2024

General election husting events for the Caerphilly, and Newport West and Islwyn constituencies have been announced.

Thousands enjoy town’s annual beach party

Friday, June 14, 2024Friday, June 14, 2024

More than 6,000 people descended on Risca town centre over the weekend to visit its third annual beach party.

Hundreds of illegal vapes seized from rapidly-growing ‘black market’

Friday, June 14, 2024Friday, June 14, 2024

A “black market” for illegal vapes is growing “rapidly” and products are being “targeted at children”, Caerphilly County Borough Council has warned.

More than £3,200 raised in touch rugby charity fun day

Friday, June 14, 2024Friday, June 14, 2024

More than £3,200 and counting has been raised through a touch rugby tournament held in memory of two young rugby players.

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